NIU Huskies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, 12/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Monday, December 23, 2024

Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 42

The NIU Huskies (7-5) are on their way to Albertsons Stadium on Monday, December 23, 2024 where they will try to beat the Fresno State Bulldogs (6-6) in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. NIU is 3.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 42.

The NIU Huskies come into this game with a record of 7-5 this season. In their last game, the Huskies faced the Central Michigan Chippewas and earned the victory with a final of 24-16. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 72 plays which converted into 332 yds. The NIU Huskies ran the rock 42 times and tallied 163 yards, earning them an average of 3.9 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Huskies conceded 112 yds on 31 attempts, which calculates to 3.6 yds per run allowed. NIU gave up 12 completions on 25 attempts for 92 yards, and a completion rate of 48.0%.

The Huskies have racked up 4,601 yards in total this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, NIU has totaled 13 passing touchdowns and 22 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 times. NIU has recorded 256 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 54 penalties for 541 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 207.3 yards on the ground ranking them 16th in the nation. Concerning getting in the endzone, the NIU Huskies hold an average of 24.3 points per game.

The Huskies are ranked 15th in Division 1 regarding team defense, allowing 18.4 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.5 yards per tote and 111.8 rushing yards per game on the year. During this campaign, they have conceded 1,342 yards on the ground through 12 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Huskies are giving up 2,032 yards which has them ranked 5th in college football. They are conceding 169.3 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 52.8%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 281.0 yards/outing which puts them 5th in the country. They have yielded 14 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 6-6 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took a loss by a score of 20-13 when they faced the UCLA Bruins. The Bulldogs finished the game with 281 yards on 58 plays (4.8 yds per play). Fresno State ran the football for 4.8 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 62 yards on 13 attempts. Fresno State relinquished 32 running attempts for 74 yards (2.3 yards per rush). The Bulldogs passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 65.0%, surrendering 289 yds on 26 for 40 passing.

In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Bulldogs are sitting 77th in Division 1 averaging 26.6 PPG. The Fresno State Bulldogs maintain an average of 341.7 yards per outing, which ranks them 106th in the country. The Fresno State offense has accrued 653 penalty yards on 72 infractions, which is good for 61st in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 13 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 228 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Bulldogs have compiled 2,941 passing yards as well as an average of 245.1 throwing yards per game, putting them at 44th in Division 1. They have an average of 96.6 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,159 yards for this season.

Fresno State has allowed a total of 1,651 yards rushing (137.6 yards per game) and 14 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have allowed 18 touchdowns through the air in addition to 217.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 65th in the country. They have tallied 5 fumbles recovered and 14 picks so far this year. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 864 plays, which ranks 114th in the nation. The Bulldogs are allowing 24.6 points per game, which has them sitting 67th in D-1. This year, they have given up 295 points.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulldogs +3.5

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